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1963 Map of Newellton

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Newellton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Newellton serves as the primary hub of this Tensas Parish landscape, situated along the Missouri Pacific railroad. The geography is defined by the winding course of the Mississippi River, which has left a legacy of oxbow lakes including Lake St Joseph, Yucatan Lake, and Lake Bruin. This alluvial environment is rich with evidence of long-term habitation, featuring Indian Mounds south of the town and a dense network of local landmarks like McDonald Airport and the Yucatan Landing.

Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous documented cemeteries and country churches scattered across the river bottomlands. Features such as Wyoming Cem, Elk Ridge Cem, and Greenfield Ch indicate family burial grounds and congregations tied to the plantation and farming culture of the early 1960s. The presence of several Landing Strips and named bayous like Phelps Bayou and Clark Bayou highlights a landscape where water and aviation were essential for navigating the delta terrain.